JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA -- I've been using Loreal hair color, Frost & design & Hair lightning products since I was 17 yrs old. I am 49 now. I know how to use the products correctly. Approx. between Oct. 2011 & Jan.2012 I bought Loreal's Frost & Design here in Jacksonville FL. May 2012 the Friday before Easter Sunday I used the Frost & Design on my hair. As it was on my head I asked my family members if they smelled it because I smelled nothing at all & there is always a particular smell while using it. I thought maybe it is now odorless, although it did not say that on the box.

After rinsing my hair & blowing it dry I noticed that I did not have a noticeable lighting effect in my hair as usual. Approx 3 to 4 days later the top of my head hurt so badly that I put aloe Vera gel & tea tree oil on it & saturated it to ease the pain, I left it on for 2 days straight. Once I washed the aloe Vera gel & tea tree oil out of my hair, I had hand fulls of my hair in my tub & in my hands. I just cried uncontrollable. My hair continued to fall out for about a month and a half after that. My hair was very thick & curly & now I look like I have had recent radiation and chemo.

There are no words to describe how I feel. I did call Loreal & they said they would pay for my doctors visit but assured me it was not due to their product & no one else has had this happen to them. Most of my hair came out at the roots and some hair broke off. I made an appt with my doctor & he ran many tests & told me that nothing at all showed up in my blood work to show any medical reason as to why my head hurt for 3 days & lost most of my hair thereafter. I have loved & trusted Loreal all my life. Now, I am so afraid to ever use any Loreal hair products ever again. Every woman LOVES their hair & I surely loved mine.

Now I wear hats & my smile is gone. I plan on hiring a lawyer for justice & compensation. Women, be careful & I say "Save your used empty boxes for proof for at least a week after you have colored your hair, just in case this happens to you." If this has happened to any one else, please call Loreal & write a report here. There must be a re-call asap & all victims need to be compensated. I'd prefer just to have my hair back as it was, but it is too late for me. (extremely sad)

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I Ain't Got Nobody.. But Now I Do!

Posted by Venice09 on 03/30/2010

I have baby fine, fragile hair that's poker straight. I am always looking for products to give it a boost, and the proof is in my collection of shampoos, conditioners, hairsprays, gels and mouse, all used just one time before being retired to The Home under the bathroom sink. So when L'Oreal came out with its new EverStrong line, I tried to ignore it because I didn't want to be tempted to buy another product that would be used only once. But then something came along to convince me to open my wallet, and that was The Almighty Coupon! There's nothing like a coupon and a sale to get me to try a product.

I am happy to report that L'Oreal's EverStrong Bodify Shampoo out performed all the products in my graveyard under the sink, and even gave me better results than Pantene Full and Thick shampoo, my old standby. I noticed the difference after the first use, just like it says on the bottle. My short, fine hair felt stronger and was easier to style with the blow dryer, but it didn't feel covered in product like some others seem to do. It had a lot of fullness that felt very natural. The shampoo is thick and creamy and lathers very well. And of course, as advertised, it is sulfate-free. I was so pleased that I found another coupon and ran out to get the conditioner.

I don't usually recommend hair products because everyone has different issues and uses different styling techniques, but I think anyone with hair like mine who styles with a blow dryer will not be disappointed with EverStrong. I think this shampoo would also address some of the problems men have with their hair, and the smell is appropriate for everyone.

So, what are you waiting for?.. Go get yourself a tube of L'Oreal's EverStrong Shampoo! And if you're not looking for some body, there are other varieties, too.

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Advertisements Using Kids to Look Like Adults

Posted by Stacy on 08/18/2012

Rating: 2/51

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND -- The new L'oreal commercial for lipstick has a girl who must be 12. Commercial is inappropriate as she grabs the guys head to make out with him. Wow marketing for the wrong people and making little kids a little too grown up.

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INOA HAIRCOLOR-THE WORST IN 6 YRS

Posted by magnoliagirly on 08/24/2010

Tonight, based on extensive reviews and articles in Vogue, etc...I tried INOA haircolor at Salon Metro in Florida. The stylist is very experienced, and I have had all over color for 6 years with Redken and Aveda, most recently. This is the most unflattering result I have ever seen, the color is very flat with no dimension or shine. Overall, in 6 years of salon coloring, this is by far the worst result I have had. I will NEVER use this product again and will immediately return to Aveda.

More expensive than any haircolor I have ever had in 6 years for the least beautiful result. Be aware this haircolor is not good at all.

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Question About Studio Secrets Anti-Dull Skin Primer

Posted by Beverly on 02/05/2012

Rating: 5/51

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA -- I think it is a great product, I'm just not sure if you put face lotion on before you use it or not? I guess I will try both ways. Thanks so much.

Beverly Goodnight

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Poor Container Design

Posted by Ageless1 on 03/10/2010

NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- Your newest upgrade of the Mega Mousse container has me wondering just how in touch or out of touch you are with your end users. It is apparent that you have no idea who your loyal customers and consumers of your older line of products are. We are NOT fad conscious teens or young adults. They have no product loyalty. We are those 'old farts' that grew up in an age of product loyalty and if it works we stick with it.

Your recent redesign of this product makes the dispensing almost impossible for anyone with arthritic hands. I get insufficient product out of the container with maximum effort. You've got to have the end-users like myself test these things before you release them.

After many years of using this products happily and successfully, I will now have to find a new product with a manufacturer who has some consciousness about use and who values committed customers!

You've lost me!

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Horrible Customer Service? How About None!

Posted by KerryT on 03/03/2009

NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- I called the 800 number listed on their website. It directed me to the name directory, or asked me for an extension, neither of which I knew. So it told me to dial 0 for the operator, who didn't pick up after 27 rings. Next day I try again and, once again, no operator after 38 rings!! So next I got back to the main menu, and start over, dialing the operator - this time she picks up after 12 rings -- and guess what: she gives me another 800 number for customer service.

So I call it, and get a recording saying beauty advisors are assisting other customers, but please hold, because my call is important to them. Baloney! I sat on hold for 10 minutes and gave up. Incredibly lax for such a huge company.

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Color Blind

Posted by Beauty615 on 11/27/2007

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE -- This Letter is in regards of your product bare minerals. I bought this product from Wal Mart in Chattanooga,TN. I always saw products like this particular one on television but the price was kind of high. So instead of paying sixty dollars for their product I decided to try yours out.

So I'm looking at the skin chart for comparison with my skin. To my surprise you didn't have any for my skin type. So then I just carefully looked again and the darkest one you had was called "Tan". And I assume that is for someone with Halle Berry's skin color. I admit I was a little disappointed. So I came home and I saw the commercial for the product. I noticed it was a white model, Brazilian model,and a black actress. The black actress was probably around the same color as Halle Berry so I assumed she used Tan.

My problem is knowing that women of color in general have a hard time finding makeup that either one matches their skin color or two isn't to heavy of a foundation. Now with that said I felt kind of hurt. I usually use CoverGirl products Queen Edition and they have a wonderful line. The makeup is wonderful and they targeted key elements which is a good natural looking makeup for women of color. Though L'Oreal is the leading cosmetic company Covergirl hits home the most. In today's society everyone isn't just one ethnicity like it once was hundreds of years ago. There are a lot of mixed people of all kinds of ethnicity backgrounds.

Your company still targets one look or one consistent group of people. Your products consist of usually fair skinned to tan in other words Renee' Zellwegger to Halle Berry. All these women are of lighter skin which tends to be the most accepted in this society. In comparison to my skin color which is like Naomi Campbell which is of darker complexioned.

Now I don't know if this is your marketing plan but in order for your company to grow from my point of view you might want to try expanding that product. For example you could re-release it and add more skin colors to the line. Which could potentially bring you more customers and add sells to that one product. This may also put a good impression on buyers showing that your new addition of product is considerate of the need and demand of makeup for women of color.

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Loreal Web Sites: No E-Mail Contacts. Customer Service Is Horrible!

Posted by McGRATH CREATIVE on 08/18/2007

NONE of the Loreal Web Sites had any other contact information other than the 1888 4-LOREAL or 1-888-456-7325 phone number or thei mailing address. Why have a web site that touts having "COLOR EXPERTISE" specialists to help you as the customer. Yet there is no way of contacting them or anyone for that matter. And NOT EVEN AN E-MAIL ADDRESS to send questions to. By the time I mailed a letter to the only contact info besides the 888 number that does n ot work, I would have gotten the information somewhere else. In fact I did find your customer service number. 212-818-1500, which works but of course is not even a toll free number. I thought Loreal was a Fortune 500 company. If it is, then it is PATHETIC that I am charged long distance in order to call to get a simple question answered.

Sorry LOREAL, LAST TIME I USE ANY OF YOUR UNSUPPORTED PRODUCTS!! HOW SAD.

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Never Ending Lipstick

Posted by Turp on 01/15/2011

NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- I have a tube of your Loreal Endless lipstick in 200 rose.
I am unable to use this because it is so drying to my lips
that when I apply it, my lips end up chapped and peeling.
I don't have this problem with other brands. I have no choice
but to throw it away. I bought it because of your claim
that it lasts longer, but it's not worth the discomfort I
had to pay the price you require.